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Moore R, Anturaniemi J, Velagapudi V, Nandania J, Barrouin-Melo SM, Hielm-Björkman A. Targeted Metabolomics With Ultraperformance Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-MS) Highlights Metabolic Differences in Healthy and Atopic Staffordshire Bull Terriers Fed Two Different Diets, A Pilot Study. Front Vet Sci 2020; 7:554296. [PMID: 33195525 PMCID: PMC7653775 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2020.554296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background: While anecdotal evidence has long claimed that a raw meat-based diet (RMBD) improves the metabolic health of canines, no rigorous scientific study has clarified this issue. Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) has also been linked to metabolic health, but its relation to diet remains poorly understood. This study investigates whether dietary choice is linked to metabolic health in healthy and CAD-diagnosed canines via targeted serum and urine metabolomic analysis of polar, non-ionic metabolites, as well as whether the underlying CAD condition modulates the response to nutritional intake. Materials and Methods: Serum metabolites of client-owned Staffordshire bull terriers, divided into CAD-diagnosed (n = 14) and healthy (n = 6) cohorts, were studied. Urine metabolites of a subset of the CAD-diagnosed canines (n = 8) were also studied. The canines were split into two cohorts based on diet. The first cohort were fed a commercially available high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carbohydrate RMBD (n = 11, CAD diagnosed n = 8, healthy n = 3). Those in the second cohort were fed a commercially available moderate-fat, moderate-protein, high-carbohydrate kibble diet (KD) (n = 9: CAD diagnosed n = 6, healthy n = 3). The diet intervention period lasted approximately 4.5 months (median 135 days). Statistical analyses of the serum profiles across all dogs (n = 20) and the urine profiles of the CAD-diagnosed subset (n = 8) were performed. Results and Discussion: The KD cohort was found to have higher concentrations of methionine than the RMBD cohort, both in serum (all dogs, p < 0.0001) and in urine (CAD-only cohort, p < 0.0002), as well as cystathionine and 4-pyridoxic acid. Methionine plays important roles in homocysteine metabolism, and elevated levels have been implicated in various pathologies. The CAD (n = 14) cohort dogs showed starker metabolic changes in response to diet regarding these pathways compared to the healthy (n = 6) cohort. However, there was no significant change in CAD severity as a result of either diet. Likely due to the higher meat content of the RMBD, higher concentrations of several carnitines and creatine were found in the RMBD cohort. Citrulline was found in higher concentrations in the KD cohort. Our findings provide insight into the relationship between diet and the serum and urine metabolite profiles of canines. They also suggest that neither diet significantly affected CAD severity.
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- Robin Moore
- Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Metabolomics Unit, Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Metabolomics Unit, Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Pathology and Clinics, School of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechny, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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- Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Drut A, Soetart N, Bertin C, Le Corff E, Berder C, Thorin C, Nguyen P, Simard G, Mallem MY. Plasma homocysteine concentration in privately owned healthy adult cats: assessment of biological determinants and establishment of a reference interval. J Feline Med Surg 2019; 22:623-630. [PMID: 31422757 DOI: 10.1177/1098612x19868549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The assessment of homocysteine status in diseased cats has indicated high plasma concentrations in chronic kidney disease and yielded conflicting results with respect to cardiovascular disorders. Previous investigations in small populations of normal cats revealed greater-than-expected variability in plasma homocysteine concentration. The purpose of this study was to determine biological determinants and the reference interval (RI) of plasma homocysteine concentration in the feline species, under strict pre-analytical conditions. METHODS In this prospective observational study, privately owned healthy adult cats underwent a complete physical examination, urinalysis and blood testing, in order to rule out any signs of disease. Plasma homocysteine concentration was measured using high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. RESULTS Of 151 cats recruited, 30 cats were not included owing to abnormal physical examination or fractious behaviour, and 30 cats were excluded based on abnormalities on blood work or urinalysis. Plasma homocysteine concentrations >28 µmol/l were associated with a dietary protein content >9.3 g/100 kcal metabolisable energy. The RI for plasma homocysteine concentration was determined to be 6.2-52.3 µmol/l. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Normal values for plasma homocysteine concentration in cats have a wide RI, suggesting high inter-individual variability. Whether some healthy cats exhibit impaired homocysteine metabolism remains to be elucidated.
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- Amandine Drut
- Department of Clinical Science, Oniris - Nantes Atlantic National College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Science and Engineering, Nantes, France.,Nutrition, Physiopathology and Pharmacology Unit, Oniris - Nantes Atlantic National College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Science and Engineering, Nantes, France
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- Department of Biology, Pathology and Food Science, Oniris - Nantes Atlantic National College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Science and Engineering, Nantes, France
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- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, University Hospital, Angers, France
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- Department of Clinical Science, Oniris - Nantes Atlantic National College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Science and Engineering, Nantes, France
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- Nutrition, Physiopathology and Pharmacology Unit, Oniris - Nantes Atlantic National College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Science and Engineering, Nantes, France.,Department of Biology, Pathology and Food Science, Oniris - Nantes Atlantic National College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Science and Engineering, Nantes, France
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- Nutrition, Physiopathology and Pharmacology Unit, Oniris - Nantes Atlantic National College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Science and Engineering, Nantes, France
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- Nutrition, Physiopathology and Pharmacology Unit, Oniris - Nantes Atlantic National College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Science and Engineering, Nantes, France
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- Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, University Hospital, Angers, France
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- Nutrition, Physiopathology and Pharmacology Unit, Oniris - Nantes Atlantic National College of Veterinary Medicine, Food Science and Engineering, Nantes, France
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Nivy R, Mazaki-Tovi M, Aroch I, Tal S. Time course of serum cobalamin, folate, and total iron binding capacity concentrations in pregnant bitches and association with hematological variables and survival. J Vet Intern Med 2019; 33:1627-1634. [PMID: 31257669 PMCID: PMC6639488 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.15551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Background Hypocobalaminemia, hypofolatemia and iron deficiency are associated with pregnancy‐related anemia (PRA) and neonatal survival (NS) in women. Similar associations have not been investigated in pregnant bitches. Objectives To investigate time course and associations of serum cobalamin, folate and iron status indicators with hematological variables and NS in pregnant bitches. Animals Forty‐eight pregnant bitches. Methods A prospective cohort study. Pregnancy was confirmed by abdominal ultrasonography twice during mid‐ and late pregnancy, concurrently with blood sampling. Associations among pregnancy stage, NS and laboratory variables were assessed by generalized estimating equations. Results Compared with midpregnancy, serum cobalamin (adjusted mean [95% confidence interval, CI]) decreased at late pregnancy (430 pg/mL [394‐466] versus 330 pg/mL [303‐357], respectively; P < .001), whereas serum folate did not. Every increment of 1 in parity number or litter size corresponded to 28.6 pg/mL (95% CI, 5.6‐51.6; P = .02) and 20.3 pg/mL (95% CI, 10.9‐29.7; P < .001) decrease in serum cobalamin concentration. Compared with midpregnancy, serum iron (P < .001) and transferrin saturation (P = .01) increased at late pregnancy. The decrease in red blood cell count (P < .001) at late pregnancy was significantly, albeit weakly, correlated with decreasing serum folate concentration (r = 0.33; P = .02). None of the measures was associated with NS. Conclusions and Clinical Significance Pregnancy‐related anemia was common at late pregnancy. Unlike in women, in pregnant bitches, serum iron and transferrin saturation were increased at late pregnancy. Future studies are warranted to investigate the clinical ramifications of hypocobalaminemia in pregnant bitches and the utility of prophylactic folate administration in mitigating PRA.
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- Ran Nivy
- Koret School of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Koret School of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Koret School of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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- Koret School of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel
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Rizzo A, Sciorsci RL. Role of homocysteine metabolism in animal reproduction: A review. Res Vet Sci 2018; 122:29-35. [PMID: 30448392 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2018.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2018] [Revised: 11/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/11/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Homocysteine (Hcy) is a thiol-containing essential amino acid, important for the growth of cells and tissues. Several hypotheses exist regarding Hcy toxicity in humans; Hcy is involved in protein structural modifications, oxidative stress, and neurotoxicity induction and is therefore associated with several pathological conditions in humans. In veterinary science, knowledge regarding Hcy has increased recently due to several studies; however, many aspects remain undiscovered. Many details remain unknown regarding the effect of Hcy levels on pregnancy and the optimal management of pathological conditions associated with Hcy levels during pregnancy in various species. In this review, we aimed to compile various studies on Hcy metabolism to elucidate its current status in the veterinary field, particularly for ovine, bovine, equine, porcine, canine, and feline species.
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- A Rizzo
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Section of Obstetric Clinic, University of Bari Aldo Moro, S.P. per Casamassima km 3, 70010 Valenzano, BA, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Section of Obstetric Clinic, University of Bari Aldo Moro, S.P. per Casamassima km 3, 70010 Valenzano, BA, Italy.
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Gołyński M, Lutnicki K, Krumrych W, Szczepanik M, Gołyńska M, Wilkołek P, Adamek Ł, Sitkowski Ł, Kurek Ł. Relationship between Total Homocysteine, Folic Acid, and Thyroid Hormones in Hypothyroid Dogs. J Vet Intern Med 2017; 31:1403-1405. [PMID: 28804925 PMCID: PMC5598881 DOI: 10.1111/jvim.14804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2017] [Revised: 06/05/2017] [Accepted: 07/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Both elevated homocysteine and decreased folic acid concentrations are observed in human patients with hypothyroidism and can influence the development of numerous secondary disorders. Objectives The aim of the study was to assess total homocysteine concentration in serum and to examine its relationship with the concentration of folic acid and thyroid hormones (tT4 and fT4). Animals Ten healthy and 19 hypothyroid client‐owned dogs. Methods Dogs with clinical signs of hypothyroidism had the diagnosis confirmed by additional tests. Total homocysteine, folic acid, total thyroxine, and free thyroxine concentrations in serum were evaluated. Results Hypothyroid dogs were diagnosed with increased homocysteine (median 22.20 μmol/L; range, 16.50–37.75) and decreased folic acid (median 20.62 nmol/L; range, 10.54–26.35) concentrations, as compared to healthy dogs (11.52 μmol/L; range, 10.00–16.65 and 30.68 nmol/L; range, 22.84–38.52, respectively). In sick dogs, total homocysteine was inversely correlated with folic acid (ρ = −0.47, P < 0.001), total thyroxine (ρ = −0.69, P = 0.0092), and free thyroxine (ρ = −0.56, P = 0.0302). Conclusions Hypothyroidism in dogs causes hyperhomocysteinemia. Concomitant mild folic acid decrease in hypothyroid dogs might be as a result of hyperhomocysteinemia.
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- M Gołyński
- Department and Clinic of Animal Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department and Clinic of Animal Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Immunobiology, Institute of Experimental Biology, Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department and Clinic of Animal Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department and Clinic of Veterinary Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department and Clinic of Animal Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- Department and Clinic of Animal Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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- German Studies and Applied Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, Maria Curie Skłodowska University, Lublin, Poland
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- Department and Clinic of Animal Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Poland
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Patterson BE, Barr JW, Fosgate GT, Berghoff N, Steiner JM, Suchodolski JS, Black DM. Homocysteine in dogs with systemic inflammatory response syndrome. J Small Anim Pract 2013; 54:620-4. [PMID: 24283416 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.12144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To compare serum concentrations of homocysteine in healthy dogs and those fitting the criteria for systemic inflammatory response syndrome and to compare these values to commonly measured B-vitamins. METHODS Study dogs were classified into non-infectious systemic inflammatory response syndrome or sepsis groups and blood was drawn on Day 1 of the patient's hospitalisation for measurement of serum homocysteine, folate and cobalamin concentrations. Homocysteine concentration was measured in 51 clinically healthy dogs to serve as the control group. RESULTS A statistically significant difference was found between the homocysteine concentrations of the healthy group when compared to non-infectious systemic inflammatory response syndrome and sepsis groups. Homocysteine values were not correlated with folate, cobalamin or APPLEfast severity scores. Homocysteine concentrations were significantly lower in sick dogs when compared to the control group, which is dissimilar to the human population. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The clinical significance of homocysteine changes in critically ill dogs is currently unknown.
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- B E Patterson
- Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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Alirezaei M, Jelodar G, Niknam P, Khoshdel Z, Yavari M. Nutritional effects of betaine on weight and length of rat offspring. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s00580-012-1650-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Lee SG, Hyun C. Evaluation of homocysteine levels in dogs with chronic mitral valve insufficiency. Vet Rec 2012; 171:220. [DOI: 10.1136/vr.100864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- S-G. Lee
- Choong-Hyun Animal Medical Center; 191-12, Nonhyeon dong, Gangnam-gu Seoul Korea
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- Section of Small Animal Internal Medicine; School of Veterinary Medicine and Institute of Veterinary Medicine; Kangwon National University; Chuncheon 201-100 South Korea
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Alirezaei M, Niknam P, Jelodar G. Betaine Elevates Ovarian Antioxidant Enzyme Activities and Demonstrates Methyl Donor Effect in Non-Pregnant Rats. Int J Pept Res Ther 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s10989-012-9300-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Rizzo A, Trisolini C, Spedicato M, Mutinati M, Minoia G, Sciorsci RL. In vitro effects of L-arginine on spontaneous and Homocysteine-induced contractility of pregnant canine uteri. Theriogenology 2011; 76:715-20. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2010] [Revised: 03/28/2011] [Accepted: 04/03/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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